Monday, February 9, 2009

Icy, Spicy Cantaloupe & Cucumber Paletas

when it's raining outside popsicles should be the last thing on my mind.. but the whole sweet & spicy thing reminds me of mexico. and warmth. and sun. :D

FROM YUM SUGAR (yumsugar.com)
(makes 6 popsicles)
1/2 medium cantaloupe, peeled & roughly chopped
1/2 cucumber, peeled & roughly chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and cleaned, roughly chopped
1/2 cup sugar (optional)
lime sliced (optional)
Directions:
1) Puree cantaloupe, cucumber, & jalapeño in a blender.
2) Add sugar to the liquid if it is too spicy or not sweet enough.
3) Fill up Popsicle molds. Place in freezer & wait patiently for 6 hours to freeze. Serve with a slice of lime.

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